I like to share how I’m saving money. It inspires me to read these posts by other frugal bloggers, and keeps me accountable. Share your recent frugal accomplishments in the comments!
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I got $25 cash back on my CapitalOne QuickSilver card statement.
I still can’t get over the fact that credit card companies now pay me to use their product. Once I got out of debt and changed my habits and money mindset, I began leveraging credit cards for the rewards and love it.
It’s key that I pay the entire balance before I incur any interest. If you do that, credit card hacking is fun and profitable.
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I started an Instagram highlight named CheapEats to post my #avoidfoodwaste and #leftoverwizardry tips, and to hold myself accountable. Follow me if you like that sort of thing!
It seems to be helping. Last week I only threw away one thing: a pineapple. It went from unripe to moldy overnight. Oops!
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Instead of buying an office chair for my desk, I nabbed an inexpensive cover on Amazon. It fits perfectly and looks good. Plus, I can remove it easily and wash it. I inherited my daughter’s old chair when I got her a new one at a local thrift store. There was nothing wrong with the chair, except the cover had gotten destroyed from use.
I threw a small blanket my daughter crocheted in her crafty era on top. (I knew it would come in handy eventually!)
Sometimes, my cat even allows me to sit here.
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My entire office setup cost <$35. The desk was $20 on Facebook Marketplace, the monitor (I attach my laptop to it for better ergonomics) free from a friend who works at a recycling center.
The box it’s sitting on, I got it several years ago from IKEA for around .99. I stash office supplies in there that I rarely need, keeping them out of sight. I dislike clutter, and the desk has no drawers, so this works. The red standing magazine holder on the floor holds important documents and hides the cords.
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I picked up a free bouquet of flowers, a reward for being part of the Club Publix loyalty program (Ha! I’m loyal to ALDI).
Note: I never shop at Publix, they’re much too expensive for my taste. But periodically they send me a $5 off coupon that has no minimum purchase requirement, and I usually spend it on something from the clearance rack. Last time, it was two bottles of micellar water for $3 (70% off) that my daughters use for makeup remover.
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I used inter-library loan to reserve a book my local library didn’t have. I took two loads of clothing to the consignment shop for credit. I love shopping for “free”, opting out of fast fashion, and supporting small local businesses.
What did you do lately to save money?
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